Early Morning Training

**Tall** · 10-09-2007, 09:59 AM

Does anyone train early in the morning (i.e. before 7am?)

If so how do you get your energy at that time...?

I did it today and while I was motivated and awake I felt as though I needed more energy to class the workout as 'intense'

I know I'm on a sub-'maintenance' diet and so my energy levels won't be great, but it looks like I'll be working out at that time going forward so all help appreciated.

**LeeB** · 10-09-2007, 11:00 AM

re arrange your diet a little.. if you have a high carb breakfast.. have this as last meal the night before.. this way it is digested and ready to use as energy...

if your in a calorie defecit.. the first thing your body wants in the morning is a refuel.. so this needs to be addressed... BUT if you have digested the high carbs before bed it shouldnt need that refuel!

you should still be able to exactly the same meals as training later in the day.. but you should structure them so that your energy/carb intake is geared toward being at its best for your training.

**Tall** · 10-09-2007, 11:03 AM

Cheers Lee - I'm 'no carbing' still this week, so I'll make the changes next week.

**LeeB** · 10-09-2007, 11:24 AM

make sure your last meal of the day (on nights before training) is solid food..

**Tall** · 10-09-2007, 11:52 AM

Ahhh good thinking.

Ali M · 10-09-2007, 12:41 PM

are you bulking or cutting?

**Tall** · 10-09-2007, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali M

are you bulking or cutting?

I'm 'cutting' (i.e. focus is mainly fat loss) this week - and as of next week I'm trying to increase muscle mass and decrease body fat.

POA is to get and stay lean.

Nath · 10-09-2007, 01:59 PM

I train mostly early morning and find it useful to eat a good size bowl of museli with natural yoghurt and prunes before bed, I might take a banana with me to the gym to keep me going. I personally find that I need to eat te museli just before bed, any earlier and I can't get off to sleep. I was once told that it's not a good idea to eat just before bed but I figure that the museli combo is V.low fat so I can get away with it. Occasionally if I'm feelin very lethargic, I might indulge in a ECA stacker about 40 mins before training, they seem to work better on an empty stomach but are def only for occasional use.

crazycal1 · 10-09-2007, 05:22 PM

i gotta say bud and ive restrained myself from saying it before i really dont think a cut is a good idea for you.
theres simply no need.

have some patience and lean bulk!

mrhulahoop · 10-09-2007, 06:50 PM

How come your cutting mate? Surely your not ready for that yet?

10-09-2007, 09:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tall Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bulgaria. Posts: 2,650 Rep Power:	Early Morning Training Does anyone train early in the morning (i.e. before 7am?) If so how do you get your energy at that time...? I did it today and while I was motivated and awake I felt as though I needed more energy to class the workout as 'intense' I know I'm on a sub-'maintenance' diet and so my energy levels won't be great, but it looks like I'll be working out at that time going forward so all help appreciated.

10-09-2007, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
LeeB Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,940 Rep Power:	Re: Early Morning Training re arrange your diet a little.. if you have a high carb breakfast.. have this as last meal the night before.. this way it is digested and ready to use as energy... if your in a calorie defecit.. the first thing your body wants in the morning is a refuel.. so this needs to be addressed... BUT if you have digested the high carbs before bed it shouldnt need that refuel! you should still be able to exactly the same meals as training later in the day.. but you should structure them so that your energy/carb intake is geared toward being at its best for your training. ______________________ If your not a part of the greatest... you got to be the greatest yourself! For the best supplements: www.extremenutrition.co.uk

10-09-2007, 11:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tall Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bulgaria. Posts: 2,650 Rep Power:	Re: Early Morning Training Cheers Lee - I'm 'no carbing' still this week, so I'll make the changes next week.

10-09-2007, 11:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
LeeB Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,940 Rep Power:	Re: Early Morning Training make sure your last meal of the day (on nights before training) is solid food.. ______________________ If your not a part of the greatest... you got to be the greatest yourself! For the best supplements: www.extremenutrition.co.uk

10-09-2007, 11:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tall Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bulgaria. Posts: 2,650 Rep Power:	Re: Early Morning Training Ahhh good thinking.

10-09-2007, 12:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ali M Banned Legend Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 898 Rep Power:	Re: Early Morning Training are you bulking or cutting?

10-09-2007, 01:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nath Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Solihull UK Posts: 452 Rep Power:	Re: Early Morning Training I train mostly early morning and find it useful to eat a good size bowl of museli with natural yoghurt and prunes before bed, I might take a banana with me to the gym to keep me going. I personally find that I need to eat te museli just before bed, any earlier and I can't get off to sleep. I was once told that it's not a good idea to eat just before bed but I figure that the museli combo is V.low fat so I can get away with it. Occasionally if I'm feelin very lethargic, I might indulge in a ECA stacker about 40 mins before training, they seem to work better on an empty stomach but are def only for occasional use.

10-09-2007, 05:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
crazycal1 Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,866 Rep Power:	Re: Early Morning Training i gotta say bud and ive restrained myself from saying it before i really dont think a cut is a good idea for you. theres simply no need. have some patience and lean bulk! ______________________ einsteins mind was the key to all things...to understand more than to know. www.englishmuscle.co.uk www.extremenutrition.co.uk

10-09-2007, 06:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
mrhulahoop Making Progress Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 350 Rep Power:	Re: Early Morning Training How come your cutting mate? Surely your not ready for that yet? ______________________ http://WWW.HulahoopsAreAQualityCompleteProteinSource.Com

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